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EK54 WKO

2004 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 WKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,351 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,386 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2014 54,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,246 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,068 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 48,030 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,345 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,690 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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EK54 WKO is a 2004 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK54 WKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK54 WKO registered?

EK54 WKO is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is EK54 WKO safe to buy?

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